Nothing wrong if VCK decides to join the government, says CPI (M) leader P. Shanmugam
CPI(M) leader P. Shanmugam stated that there is no issue if the VCK chooses to join the government led by TVK. He emphasized that the decision should be made by VCK's leadership and that discussions with the Left parties are encouraged. However, he warned that the Left parties would reconsider their support if AIADMK members were included in the Cabinet.
- ▪CPI(M) leader P. Shanmugam commented on the potential for VCK to join the TVK government.
- ▪He indicated that discussions with the Left parties are important for VCK's decision-making.
- ▪The Left parties will reassess their support if AIADMK legislators are included in the Cabinet.
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Communist Party of India (Marxist) CPI (M) State secretary P. Shanmugam said on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) that there was nothing wrong if the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) decided to join the government headed by Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) leader C. Joseph Vijay.“If they (VCK) think that there is an opportunity and it should be availed of, there is nothing wrong,” he said after participating in a demonstration in Chennai organised by the Left parties to condemn the hike in petroleum product prices.Mr. Shanmugam said the CPI(M), Communist Party of India (CPI) and the VCK had taken a decision to support the TVK from outside. “If the VCK wants to join the government, it is for the party leadership to make a decision. I hope that they will discuss the issue with us.
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